The battle began with no warning.
Varyn's blade clashed against Kael's. Sparks flew, echoing like thunder in the chamber. Every strike was filled with fury—and pain.
"You taught me how to fight!" Kael shouted. "But you also taught me how to hate."
Varyn's eyes burned. "I taught you to survive."
Meanwhile, Eira created a shield around them. The energy from the crystal was unstable.
Ashenfang snarled, tail lashing as he circled.
Kael's blade cracked under Varyn's onslaught.
But Kael didn't fall.
He looked Varyn dead in the eye.
"You're not my past. You're my mistake."
And he struck back.